Bet this race at Diamond SportsTop pick: #2 (FIVESTAR LYNCH) (3-1) - NEW gelding drops in class and is racing third back following a pair of layoffs. He tired last out after pressing a quick pace facing tougher Sept. 29 at Santa Anita and I like that he's been working steadily and has Flavien Prat aboard.
2nd pick: #8 (Peytons Path) (7-2) - From the same barn (Rich Baltas) as 'Fivestar Lynch', he set a quick pace and was nipped on the wire by a 'neck' at this distance for a $50K tag Nov. 3 at Santa Anita. By far a career best, a repeat of it makes him a strong win candidate.
3rd pick: #1 (Takeo) (6-1) - He raced wide while close to the pace and checked in third, 2 lengths in back of 'Peyton's Path' Nov. 3 at Santa Anita. He draws a ground saving post and is capable of factoring at a square price.
4th pick: #9 (Friendly Outthedor) (6-1) - 5yo raced evenly facing tougher Oct. 20 at Santa Anita in his first start in 15.5 months. He's worked three times since, drops back down, and should factor in this spot.